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The Nirmala Devi University Act, 2024

The Nirmala Devi University Act, 2024

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The Nirmala Devi University Act, 2024, establishes the legal framework for the creation and operation of the Nirmala Devi University in Sikkim. As a self-financed private institution, the university operates independently of state government grants while remaining subject to strict regulatory oversight. The Act defines the university's governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, and mandates merit-based admissions with a 50% reservation for Sikkim residents. It ensures academic quality through compulsory accreditation and empowers the State Government to oversee operations, intervene in cases of mismanagement, and ensure the university meets specific infrastructure and educational benchmarks.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Objects of the University
  4. 4. Incorporation
  5. 5. University to be self-financed
  6. 6. No power of affiliation
  7. 7. Powers of the University
  8. 8. University for all classes, castes, creed, religion etc
  9. 9. Accreditation
  10. 10. Places of Campuses
  11. 11. Officers of the University
  12. 12. The Chancellor
  13. 13. The Vice-Chancellor
  14. 14. Provided that before taking action under this sub-section, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.
  15. 15. The Finance Officer
  16. 16. The Controller of Examination
  17. 17. Dean of Faculty
  18. 18. Other Officers
  19. 19. Authorities of the University
  20. 20. The Governing Body and Its powers
  21. 21. The Board of Management
  22. 22. The Academic Council
  23. 23. The Finance Committee
  24. 24. The Examination Committee
  25. 25. Faculties
  26. 26. Other Authorities
  27. 27. Disqualifications
  28. 28. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy
  29. 29. Filling of casual vacancies
  30. 30. Committees
  31. 31. The First Statutes
  32. 32. The Statutes shall have effect from such date as the Chancellor may direct.
  33. 33. The Ordinances
  34. 34. Ordinances how made
  35. 35. Regulations
  36. 36. Admissions
  37. 37. Fee Structure
  38. 38. Validity of the academic award
  39. 39. Examination
  40. 40. Declaration of results
  41. 41. Convocation
  42. 42. Endowment Fund
  43. 43. General Fund
  44. 44. Application of General Fund
  45. 45. Maintenance of fund
  46. 46. Annual Report
  47. 47. Account and Audit
  48. 48. Provident Fund and Pension
  49. 49. Disputes
  50. 50. Protection of action taken in good faith
  51. 51. Transitional Provision
  52. 52. Mode of Proof of University Report
  53. 53. Power of State Government to inspect the University
  54. 54. Dissolution of the University by the Sponsoring Body
  55. 55. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  56. 56. De-recognition of the University by the State Government
  57. 57. Special powers of the Government
  58. 58. Status of Assets, Liabilities on Dissolution and De-recognition
  59. 59. Power of the State Government to give directions
  60. 60. The directions given by the State Government shall be immediately complied by the University.
  61. 61. Power of the State Government to make rules
  62. 62. Completion of courses of students
  63. 63. Power to remove difficulties

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